AI Security Manager (all genders welcome)

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AI Security Manager (all genders welcome), Frankfurt

Client:

Kia Europe

Location:

Frankfurt, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

18.02.2025

Expiry Date:

04.04.2025

Job Description:

Join the movement and find new inspiration

We have an exciting opportunity as:

AI Security Manager (all genders welcome) within our Cyber Security department at the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

Job mission: Under the direction of KEU Corporate Functions - Cyber Security Management, the AI Security Manager will report to the Head of Cyber Security and be a key member of the Cyber Security Team. This important role will own the company’s AI security, both protecting against emerging threats and integrating AI’s potential capabilities in the organization. While AI security architecture of internally developed and externally subscribed systems (SaaS) will be the major responsibility, this job requires conducting security risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and delivering necessary measures to the company, subsidiaries, affiliate companies and/or vendors’ AI systems to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of AI systems within Kia EU & subsidiaries in consistency with current Kia’s security policy of non-AI IT infra.

Your responsibilities:

1. AI Security Research and Development
   • Research and evaluate security tools and technologies to protect AI systems and stored data.
   • Provide the latest advancements in AI security tools and practices to key stakeholders including P&O, IT and Legal.
   • Develop creative methods and technologies to enhance the security of AI systems (AI security best practices with threat modelling, secure architecture design).
2. AI Security Alignment – Risk Mitigation
   • Act as the first point of contact for any AI system risk mitigation for AI systems in Kia EU and subsidiaries.
   • Collaborate with AI developers (engineers) to ensure security is integrated into AI development processes (incorporate AI security tools into existing security stack).
   • Conduct risk assessments to AI systems to identify vulnerabilities, develop strategies to mitigate identified risks and implement measures.
3. AI Security Administration/Compliance
   • Contribute to the AI strategy in collaboration with P&O (People & Organization), IT, Legal and Strategy.
   • Create and enforce security policies and best practices for AI development and deployment.
   • Ensure security compliance (encryption, anonymization, and other protection) with regulatory requirements & industry standards related to AI security.
   • Develop and provide end-user AI security training together with key stakeholders in collaboration with P&O.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or comparative experience in computer science, cyber security, or a related discipline.

Advanced degree and/or certification(s) in cyber security is a plus.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in AI development, architecture, implementation, and/or training.

3+ years of experience in an organization with mature cyber security processes.

Familiar with privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

Experience with cloud security and virtualization technologies.

Exposure to security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 or other ISMS controls).

Skills:

Must be proactive, self-motivated, and lead team to multiple concurrent solutions.

Requires high-level organizational, planning, analytical, and technical skills.

Excellent customer service ability and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to assess systems, support operations and lead process improvement.

Ability to manage external IT related vendors in the development and delivery of related products, programs, and services.

Must be able to evaluate requests from business units and provide a recommended course of action to senior management.

Must be able to work independently and execute responsibilities with a high degree of consistency and dependability.

Who are we?

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.

Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.

Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant in Zilina, Slovakia.

Our headquarter is home to 40 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things:

• A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from 37 nations.
• Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe.
• Developing new frameworks and solutions.
• Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute.
• A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on-the-job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more.